Elizabeth’s court and Parliament (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Elizabeth ascend to the English throne?
In which year did Elizabeth ascend to the English throne?
1558
From whom did Elizabeth inherit the English crown?
From whom did Elizabeth inherit the English crown?
Her half-sister Mary
Who was Elizabeth's mother?
Who was Elizabeth's mother?
Anne Boleyn
Why was Elizabeth's right to rule seriously questioned?
Why was Elizabeth's right to rule seriously questioned?
She had been declared illegitimate
What was Elizabeth's religious affiliation?
What was Elizabeth's religious affiliation?
Protestant
In which languages was Elizabeth fluent?
In which languages was Elizabeth fluent?
Latin, Greek, French, Italian
Where was Elizabeth imprisoned during her sister's reign?
Where was Elizabeth imprisoned during her sister's reign?
The Tower of London
What was patronage in Elizabeth's reign?
What was patronage in Elizabeth's reign?
Granting favours and positions for loyalty
How did Elizabeth describe her marital status?
How did Elizabeth describe her marital status?
Married to England itself
What does Divine Right of monarchy mean?
What does Divine Right of monarchy mean?
God directly appointed rulers
In which year was Anne Boleyn executed?
In which year was Anne Boleyn executed?
1536
How old was Elizabeth when she became Queen?
How old was Elizabeth when she became Queen?
25